Facts about The eiffel tower

 

The Eiffel Tower, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, has a rich history and fascinating features. Here are some notable facts:

#1 The Eiffel Tower was designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and his company for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Construction began on January 28, 1887, and was completed on March 15, 1889, taking just over two years.

#2 Initially, many Parisians and prominent artists criticized the design, calling it an eyesore. Over time, however, it became a beloved symbol of Paris and France.

#3 The Eiffel Tower stands at 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall, including its antennas. When it was completed, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world until the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York in 1930.

#4 It is made of iron and weighs approximately 10,100 tons. About 18,038 individual iron parts were used, held together by 2.5 million rivets.

#5 The tower has three public viewing levels. 

The first level is at 57 meters (187 feet), the second at 115 meters (377 feet), and the third at 276 meters (906 feet).

The third level is the highest accessible to the public and offers stunning panoramic views of Paris.

#6 The Eiffel Tower is adorned with 20,000 light bulbs, which illuminate the structure every evening for five minutes at the beginning of each hour. 

This lighting system was installed in 1985 and has become one of its most distinctive features.

#7 It is one of the most-visited monuments in the world, attracting over 7 million visitors annually.

Since its opening, more than 300 million people have visited the Eiffel Tower.

#8 The tower is repainted every seven years to protect it from rust. This process requires around 60 tons of paint.

It has been painted in different shades over the years, but the current color is a bronze known as "Eiffel Tower Brown."

#9 The Eiffel Tower has been used as a radio transmission tower since the early 20th century and continues to broadcast both radio and television signals.

#10 Gustave Eiffel built a small apartment for himself at the top of the tower, which is now open to visitors.